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Tender: Catering Services for 8 South Farnham Educational Trust Primary & Nursery Schools – 3-Year Contract from 1 Aug 2026

Released 12 months ago

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Won byEdwards & Ward Limited

Contract value£4.9M

Term3 yearsSept 2026 to Aug 2029

Awarded30 Mar 2026

With this buyerFirst contract17 contracts in total

ClosesNot listed

Est. valueEstimate£310K to £4.6M

LocationSouthampton, South East

AgencySOUTH FARNHAM EDUCATIONAL TRUST

SourceFind a Tender

CategoryFood & Beverage

About

South Farnham Educational Trust is seeking a supplier for catering services for eight of its primary and nursery schools, commencing 1 August 2026 on a three-year contract with a possible two-year extension on a +1 year, +1 year basis. The Trust is looking for a flexible, best-value catering partner to deliver great-tasting food made with authentic recipes and ingredients, with emphasis on healthy eating, service innovation and added value through food education and sustainability initiatives. The schools included are South Farnham Junior School, South Farnham Infants School, Wallace Fields Infant School, The Raleigh School, Busbridge Infants School, Great Bookham School (primary), Highfield South Farnham School (primary) and Normandy Village School.

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This opportunity is suited to catering contractors experienced in school meal provision who can deliver healthy, educational and sustainable food programmes; key considerations include delivering consistent service excellence across multiple sites, meeting healthy-eating and sustainability expectations, and providing flexible, best-value solutions.

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